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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.87, 297.98 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.87, 297.98 and 83.22 is: 124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.87 : 297.98 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.87/297.98 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.87x = 297.98 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.87x = 24,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,796.41/198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.69

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